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 Laurel D'Andrea
I once heard someone say that how you spend your time is about the ‘dash’. Life is not about the day you were born or about the day you leave this earth; it is about the time in between.
I spend my time first and foremost being a mom to the greatest loves of my life, my boys Devon and Dallas. The other part of my life is spent bringing people together. I have always been the organizer, the idea person, the one to rally the team.
I love to watch people interacting, sharing ideas and communicating. We sometimes forget how much we learn from the people who surround us each and every day. Beyond 50 Magazine is the opportunity, the venue, and the platform for people to read, learn, share and communicate. It is everyday people talking about everyday life: their triumphs, their challenges and what motivates them to do what they do.
You, the people of the Central Okanagan, write this magazine. Our community is home to many notable and fascinating people. We offer the chance for people to share their insight & wisdom, and in turn, it will inspire others to do the same. Sharing and communicating is one of the greatest gifts we can give to others and you know what they say – “advice is free.”
Life is about learning, absorbing what we need when we need it, and being happy with who we are. We all have moments worth sharing and we do that with our families and friends. All I would like you to do is to think of Beyond 50 Magazine as a part of that circle; share with us so we can share with others who may be just like you.
I look forward to the new friendships arising from this magazine. The more people I meet the more I will learn. The more I learn the more you as a reader will learn. The concept of this magazine is simple – it is about sharing how you spend your dash.
Laurel D’Andrea
Beyond 50 Magazine
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 Julianna Hayes - editor
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 Lori Johnson - graphic artist
Motivated to place clients at the forefront of their market, Dragonfli
Studios' forward thinking designs have been creating an impact for over
fifteen years. Lori Johnson of Dragonfli Studio brings experience and energy
to every project, whether she's designing logos, business cards, brochures,
presentation folders, newsletters, signage, bus wraps and shelters or
magazines.
Lori Johnson studied graphic design at Emily Carr College of Art and at
Okanagan College before going to Toronto where she worked in the graphic
design industry for five years. Upon returning home to the Okanagan she
worked at Okanagan Life Magazine for three years where she obtained the job
of Art Director. Leaving Okanagan Life she started her own graphic design
company called Dragonfli Studio.
That was eight years ago. Her clientele has continued to grow and include
KWest Homes, the Regional District of Central Okanagan, the City of
Abbotsford, Shuswap Tourism, the Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce, Prestige
Inn, Kettle Valley, Kelowna Child Care Society, LA Weight Loss, Landmark
Clothiers, the Kelowna Yacht Club, GM Packaging, Bounty Cellars, Keen Fit,
Canscribe Career Centre... and many more. Her team approach and effective
communication ensure that both your goals and deadlines are met. Dragonfli
Studio operates on the premise that we are not successful unless you are
successful.
Lori Johnson
Dragonfli Studios
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 Wally - Penticton/Peachland region sales rep
Wally is our new Peachland/Penticton region sales rep. Wally Hild is a retired broadcaster with 36 years in radio and TV in Alberta and BC including stations in Kelowna and Penticton. He's been a community leader in Penticton and was chosen as citizen of the month by the Mayor in October 2003. He's a former member of the Board of Ironman Canada Race Society, cofounder of the Peach City Beach Cruise and a retired paidoncall firefighter.
Wally is a cancer survivor and a twotime Ironman Canada finisher. He's written two books on those experiences and his story is also in the "6th Bowl Of Chicken Soup For The Soul. "He's the drummer and lead singer in his band Top Dead Center. Wally's been restoring antique Chevys for more than 40 years and leads a very active lifestyle, working out 6 days a week playing hockey, body building, swimming and running.
Here is what Wally had to say about joining our team: "I'm thrilled to be part of the team at Beyond 50 because this magazine embodies everything I believe in. Fifty is a starting point in life exploration, not a slide into the grave. When I hit the halfcentury mark fifty, I embraced the future with tenacity.Beyond 50 is full of this kind of love of life and vitality from a host of contributors who embrace the lifestyle the Okanagan provides. The future is bright, there is so much yet to do and I look forward to meeting you."
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 Sharon Whiting - accounting
Sharon Whiting has managed the Accounting for Beyond 50 Magazine since it's conception in 2006. She has been operating the "Accurate~Timesaving~Mobile Bookkeeping" service in Kelowna since 1999 and in 2003 received the honor of being a finalist of a Kelowna Business Excellence Award.
Managing the financial transactions for a business involves having an experienced, professional, confidential and dedicated person. One who cares about your business while saving you time and money. Using the Simply Accounting program, Sharon offers her services on a weekly, monthly, quarterly or annual basis.
When not at her desk, Sharon enjoys spending time with Mickey, her Chocolate Labrador Retriever. They are active in the fast growing dog-sport of "Flyball" and the concern of available water-access for local and visiting dogs in Kelowna. Dogs also require the water to keep cool in the summer and to keep healthy with low-impact excercise.
As well as being proud to part of the Team of the growing and popular Beyond 50 Magazine, Sharon enjoys managing the various industries of her bookkeeping Clients. Her favorite quote to pass along is: "If you are lucky enough to find a way of life you love, you have to have the courage to live it".
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